Cureus. 2024 Oct 2;16(10):e70683. doi: 10.7759/cureus.70683. eCollection 2024 Oct.
ABSTRACT
Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty, an Indian cardiothoracic surgeon, is known for his efforts in making sure that quality healthcare can be affordable and accessible for every single individual, not only in India but all over the globe. He graduated in medicine from Mangalore and continued his surgical training in London. After returning to India, he performed the first neonatal heart surgery in the country and was the personal physician for Mother Teresa. He helped start the Yeshasvini Micro-Health Insurance Scheme and formed Narayana Health, revolutionizing overall accessibility to healthcare. Through the development of digital health platforms and pioneering surgical techniques, he transformed patient care in India with his innovative ideas. His legacy lives on, motivating the next generation to work for the mission of affordable healthcare.
PMID:39493176 | PMC:PMC11530259 | DOI:10.7759/cureus.70683
